Kingston State College is accepting applications for a Youth Worker to join the team.

As the Youth Worker, you will liaise between students, school personnel, and parents or guardians of students experiencing educational, social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.

This is a full-time temporary position until 26 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the School 

Kingston State College is a dynamic and inclusive learning community with two campuses: a 7 to 12 State High School and a Re-Engagement Centre, Kingston Learning College, offering diverse academic and vocational pathways. The college is known for its commitment to student success through innovative teaching practices, strong community partnerships, and a focus on student wellbeing, academic achievement, and future readiness. Staff joining Kingston will become part of a supportive team working to empower students from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds to achieve meaningful outcomes and thrive in the 21st century.

Your Opportunity 

As the Youth Worker you will liaise between students, school personnel, and the home parents/guardians of any students who encounter educational, social, emotional or behaviour problems.

The Youth Worker reports to the Principal or delegated officer. 

Your Responsibilities 

As the Youth Worker, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Be part of the professional team working with the school and the community and liaise with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special needs teacher, administrative officers, officers of welfare agencies and other government departments.
• Monitor the attendance policy as a means of increasing awareness of students experiencing problems and allow for intervention before such problems get out of hand. 
• Forge links between the school and families of students who show persistent absence from schooling to encourage students' continuous attendance at school and to assist students determine future educational requirements.
• Identify and provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing difficulties at school and/or at home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the How you may be Assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER644120_25T - Role Description (PDF, 239KB)
  Role Description